MAP, Holy Land, Munster
Holy Land. Sebastian Munster, Das Heilig Landt mit Ausztheilung der Zwoelff Geschlechter, from Cosmographey oder Beschreibung Aller Länder…, 1588 (published). Hand Color. Classic woodblock map of the region showing numerous towns along the fertile coast and mountains, rivers and lakes. Although the title mentions the 12 tribes, they are not shown on the map itself. Flourishing calligraphy fills much of the empty space on the map, as is characteristic of the Petri editions. The cartography is after Ortelius. Title is engraved at top, outside the neatline. Two text blocks within the map provide descriptions of Judea and Jordan.
Dimensions: 12.3 x 14.5 in
Condition Report: On a sheet with a small coat of arms watermark, marginal soiling, and minor show-through of text on verso. The bottom margin has been professionally extended a bit to accommodate framing, and short centerfold separations at top and bottom have been professionally repaired. Grade: A
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Holy Land. Sebastian Munster, Das Heilig Landt mit Ausztheilung der Zwoelff Geschlechter, from Cosmographey oder Beschreibung Aller Länder…, 1588 (published). Hand Color. Classic woodblock map of the region showing numerous towns along the fertile coast and mountains, rivers and lakes. Although the title mentions the 12 tribes, they are not shown on the map itself. Flourishing calligraphy fills much of the empty space on the map, as is characteristic of the Petri editions. The cartography is after Ortelius. Title is engraved at top, outside the neatline. Two text blocks within the map provide descriptions of Judea and Jordan.
Dimensions: 12.3 x 14.5 in
Condition Report: On a sheet with a small coat of arms watermark, marginal soiling, and minor show-through of text on verso. The bottom margin has been professionally extended a bit to accommodate framing, and short centerfold separations at top and bottom have been professionally repaired. Grade: A
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